Okotoks Residents Fight Universal Recycling Program

Okotoks planned universal waste management plan was met by resistance from residents in town council chambers on Monday.

Council was scheduled to hear first reading of a new waste management bylaw on Aug. 22 that would introduce organics collection and make curbside recycling collection mandatory for all single-family homes.

Though a handful of residents spoke up against the mandatory recycling plan on Monday, councilors passed first reading of the bylaw. It will return to council for second reading on Sept. 12 following public information sessions on Aug. 25 and Sept. 6.